Marino & Co. Media was founded by Ralph Marino, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran whose first experience overseas took him to Okinawa, Japan. Living abroad exposed him to a world where culture wasn’t something you studied, it was something you lived inside every day. That experience sparked a deeper appreciation for people, identity, and the stories behind the places we visit.

From an early age, Ralph was captivated not just by the world itself, but by the people who made each place feel alive. Taxi drivers, street vendors, small-business owners, families running shops for generations the moments between destinations were always the ones that stayed with him. Every encounter raised the same question: “What’s Their Story?”

That curiosity became the foundation for Marino & Co. Media. What began as a personal passion for travel and connection has evolved into a creative storytelling company exploring culture, language, and entrepreneurship around the globe. “In Their Words” is a continuation of that mission: documenting the human stories that often go untold yet define the communities around us.